Sir Ian McKellen is internationally renowned as the leading British actor of his
generation. His Shakespeare performances on stage and screen are legendary. His
versatility and preeminence in modern work as well as the classics have
earned him over forty
important acting awards. For over four decades, alongside his prestigious stage appearances
worldwide, he has starred in scores of films, television, and radio productions. His
portrayal of the wizard Gandalf in Peter Jackson's
Lord of the Rings has received accolades
from critics and filmgoers around the world, earning the Screen Actors Guild
award for Best Supporting Actor, and his second nomination for the
Academy Award®.
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This Official Home Page gives you an authoritative insight
into the career and life of an actor in his prime. In
addition to his acting achievements, it catalogues Sir Ian's writings and his activism as an openly gay man. It is a unique resource for
fans, researchers, and journalists.
